In presenting this little book to my relatives I ask but one condition, and make but one request which is, preserve fl, and hand it down to future generations as you would an heir-loom of great value. Some of you may not care for it more than to read what is said of yourself, and this you may criticise and think it is unjust or not what it should be, etc. Of course this is your privilege, but above and beyond all this, if you will preserve it, and hand it down to future generations some one along down the ages will prize it above rubies or diamonds, and commence where I leave off and carry on the record of an honorable and worthy line of patriots. If you enjoy this book one-half as much as I have enjoyed the work of searching out the old records and com piling them in a condensed form, I shall be doubly repaid and feel that my work is greatly appreciated. I have employed several experts in genealogy to search the records, and I am under special obligations to Rev. Geo. M.
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